Why These Famous Historical Figures Were Acquitted Of Murder
Lizzie Borden's acquittal has become the stuff of legend, but she's not the only famous historical figure who was accused -- and then acquitted -- of murder.
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Why Amanda Knox Was Acquitted Of Murder
Over the course of roughly eight years, Amanda Knox received two murder convictions in Italy, and for each conviction, she was also later acquitted.
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Who Was Dana Smithers?
Pennsylvania resident Dana Smithers disappeared in May 2022. The remains of the 45-year-old mother of three were found a year later, near where she lived.
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The Tragic 2017 Murder Of Makeva Jenkins And Her Unborn Child
In 2017, a masked man broke into the home of Makeva Jenkins, who was pregnant. Makeva was shot in the head while she slept, killing her and her unborn child.
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The Dark Life Of Joran Van Der Sloot
Joran van der Sloot was one of three men last seen with Natalee Holloway on the night she disappeared. Here is the dark life of Joran van der Sloot.
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The Brutal 1925 Murder Of Madge Oberholtzer Helped End The Second Wave Of The KKK
The brutal 1925 murder of Madge Oberholtzer by Indiana's grand dragon helped end the second wave of the KKK.
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Who Is Joran Van Der Sloot's Wife, Leidy Figueroa?
Dutch national Joran van der Sloot has two loved ones in Peru: his wife, Leidy Figueroa, and their daughter, Dushie. Here's what we know about his wife.
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Twin Criminals Who Committed Horrible Crimes
From rapists to murderers to fraudsters, these men and women have gone down in infamy as some of the world's very worst twin criminals.
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Lori Vallow Daybell's Guilty Verdict Explained
The jury in the case against defendants Lori Vallow Daybell has emerged from deliberation to deliver a verdict - guilty on all counts.
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Exclusive Clip: Listen As Murderer Manny Cortez Is Chillingly Compared To Ted Bundy
Manuel "Manny" Cortez chit-chatted with clinical psychologist Carlisle about the weather as easily as he spoke of tormenting his victims.
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What Happened To Natalee Holloway's Parents?
While on a trip in Aruba, 18-year-old Alabama teen Natalee Holloway disappeared, last seen in a car with three males, among them Joran van der Sloot.
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The Difference Between A Civil And Criminal Trial Explained
Legal headlines constantly seem to be in the news. Depending on the case at hand, the issue might be resolved through a civil case or criminal trial.
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Who Is Kouri Richens, The Children's Author Accused Of Murder?
About a year after her husband died, Kouri published a children's book dealing with grief, specifically young sons mourning the loss of a father.
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The Murderous Story Of The Angel Makers Of Nagyrev
Despite the sensational trial that was covered all the way from Hungary to the US, the motives of the Angel Makers of Nagyrév have never been fully understood.
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Gangster Legs Diamond Escaped Death So Often, He Was Believed To Be Unkillable
There was a joke among New York City's underworld denizens that Legs had so much lead in him from the many attempts on his that he couldn't float in salt water.
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The Cross-Country Crime Spree Of 'Evil Elmo'
The man behind "Evil Elmo," Dan "Adam" Sandler, originally from Ashland, Oregon, first rose to infamy in 2012 in New York City. Here's his story.
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Kerri Rawson Saw The Signs Everywhere After Learning Her Dad Was The BTK Killer
The betrayal is hard to comprehend. At the age of 26, Kerri Rawson learned her father, Dennis Rader, was the BTK killer. Were there any signs beforehand?
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What We Know About Atlanta Shooting Suspect Deion Patterson
One person was killed and four people were hurt in a mass shooting at Northside Medical Midtown hospital in Georgia. So who's the suspect, Deion Patterson?
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The Charges Against Texas Shooting Suspect Francisco Oropesa Explained
These are the charges against Texas shooting suspect Francisco Oropesa for killing five people, including a child, before leading police on a four-day manhunt.
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The Death Of Alex Murdaugh's Housekeeper And The Lies He Told
At 9:24 a.m. on February 2, 2018, Maggie Murdaugh called 911. "My housekeeper has fallen and her head is bleeding," she told the emergency dispatcher.
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What We Know About Jesse L McFadden And The Bodies Found On His Property
A horrible scene greeted Oklahoma law enforcement officials on the rural property of convicted sex offender Jesse L. McFadden. Here's what we know.
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The Charges For Seminole Heights Serial Killer Howell Donaldson Explained
On November 28, police arrested 24-year-old Howell Emanuel Donaldson III in connection to four seemingly-random murders. He finally confessed and was sentenced.
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How Joel Rifkin's Family Reacted To His Crimes
Joel Rifkin confessed to killing 17 women, some he murdered in the house he shared with his mother and sister. Here's how his family reacted to his crimes.
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The Horrifying Story Of The Last Call Killer
Richard Rogers, also known as the Last Call Killer, preyed on the LGBTQ community, and almost didn't get caught.
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Clyde Barrow Almost Had A Completely Opposite Life
Clyde Chestnut Barrow was born on March 24, 1909, the fifth of seven children of Henry and Cumie Walker Barrow, poor tenant cotton farmers in Telico, Texas.
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The Mysterious Life Of Nevada's First Serial Killer, Queho
It was February 1940, and Charles Kenyon and Art Shroeder were scouting for outcroppings that might contain gold. They found a body instead.
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Details Found In Corey Haim's Autopsy
Corey Haim had long experienced addiction, and after his death, many speculated that Haim had finally succumbed to substance use issues. This was not the case.
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